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Take your pick! Howbury Farm Flower bouquet workshops
Join florist, Catherine Elworthy, and Lucy and Jane from Howbury Farm Flowers for a masterclass in hand-tied bouquets throughout this…
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21 years of Flying Proms, a truly British event!
This year, the Flying Proms at The Shuttleworth Collection celebrates its 21st birthday, and will bring all the atmosphere and…
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Best of Bedford – Gary Hooper
This month’s Best of Bedford is brought to you by the legend that is Gary Hooper, owner of GCH Fishmongers,…
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Clanger competition: WIN tickets to Jools Holland and Marc Almond at Kimbolton Castle
Fresh from their triumphant run at Bedford Park, LPH events are bringing Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Kimbolton Castle on Saturday 1st September 2018 Set in the magnificent grounds of Kimbolton Castle, Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra along with some of his long time vocalists: Ruby Turner, Mabel Ray…
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Seven Ages of Man – presented by Gaude professional chamber choir
Saturday 15 September at Bedford School Chapel (off De Parys Avenue). ‘One man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.’ William Shakespeare Experience a fresh perspective on the human condition through some of the most striking choral music of the last five hundred years. The evening begins with John Tavener’s epic…
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Take your pick! Howbury Farm Flower bouquet workshops
Join florist, Catherine Elworthy, and Lucy and Jane from Howbury Farm Flowers for a masterclass in hand-tied bouquets throughout this summer. We joined the July class and began the morning with a tour of the beautiful walled garden in Renhold as Jane talked about the flowers they grow and the varieties that are available at…
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Bedford Priory Poppy Walk for Honour 2018
On Sunday 12 August, Bedfordshire Royal British Legion is hosting a Poppy Walk for Honour in Bedford Priory Country Park and everyone’s invited to take part. Registration is from 11am at the Priory Country Park café and you can either pre-book your place or register on the day. There are two walks to choose from:…
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Vote for Martyn!
Bromham-based artist, Martyn Burdon is among the Derwent Art Prize 2018 finalists and you can help him win the People’s Choice Award by voting in their online poll. The artist whose drawing receives the most votes by 4 September 2018, will be awarded the £750 prize. You can take part by voting here! If you want…
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Hattie & Co arrives in the Arcade
Nicola Harris, the award-winning owner of George James Bridal on Bromham Road, is launching a new baby boutique this summer in Bedford’s Old Arcade. “I am a huge supporter of shopping with local indies and Bedford has some thriving, wonderful businesses,” said Nicola. “Since the birth of my daughter in January I’ve discovered there’s a…
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Knife & Cleaver Beer & Cider Festival
With live music, craft ales and ciders plus recent releases from Charles Wells’ fantastic Wandering Brewer project, this promises to be a fun-filled weekend at the Knife & Cleaver in Houghton Conquest. The pub’s outdoor bar will also be serving a range of gins and vodka while Head Chef Dan and his team will be…
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21 years of Flying Proms, a truly British event!
This year, the Flying Proms at The Shuttleworth Collection celebrates its 21st birthday, and will bring all the atmosphere and fun of a truly British Proms and the excitement of vintage aircraft displaying to live music from the National Symphony orchestra. On the evening, The Swiss Garden will be open for visitors to enjoy a…
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Our round-up of this summer’s theatre by Paula Walker
The Place Theatre Swan Theatre Company presents The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 September at 7.30pm Journey into the Wild West, 1890, in this classic story of good versus evil, of law versus the gun, of one man versus Liberty Valance. A tale of love, hope and revenge set…
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Music Highlights
Toyah Saturday 15 September, Esquires The iconic TOYAH will be gracing the main stage at Esquires on Saturday 15 September. This is a full band, non-acoustic show looking back over her full back catalogue. Tickets are £20 advance, on sale now here: seetickets.com/event/toyah/bedford-esquires/1249241 and from Monday 23rd July from Slide Record Shop, Esquires and Mario’s Hair Design…